Month: December 2014

Staff

Farewell Vikings!

Meagan Falcon

Leaving a legacy in good hands Working at the Foghorn was not on my agenda for Del Mar College. Managing editor for the Foghorn, what is that? Here I stand though, about to leave my post as managing editor, and I am a mix of emotions and thank you. I see the future of the paper and know it is in good hands. I want to thank Scott Beckett for his red pen, and how many numerous beautiful marks it made on my articles, to improve not only the words but also the person writing them. I want to thank…

Entertainment, Opinions

Albums of the year ­— so say the staff

Meagan Falcon

From known artists to local finds, the Foghorn staff shares it’s favorite music Foghorn staff recounts their favorite musical moments of 2014. While some were influenced by nostalgia and life situations, others chose the latest album of a local favorite. Each reviewer explains why they chose their album and what it means to them. Whether you’re into adult contemporary, country or club- inspired rap, we hope you’re able to find one of our top ten albums of 2014 appealing. Sit back, plug your headphones in, and recall your favorite albums of the year. “Auditory Hallucinations” – Kinderr and JoeCat Carlos E. Gonzalez…

Campus

It’s not a man’s world anymore

Meagan Falcon

Male-dominated field receives woman’s touch Vivien Sanchez / Reporter Tiffany Rivera, a 20-year-old Del Mar College welding graduate, is now a full-time instructor at the West Campus. The course was first offered to her as a sophomore at Ray High School, where this high school cheerleader would begin surprising just about everyone in the male-dominated welding industry. “At the time I was the only girl in the program,” Rivera said. When Rivera was a junior, she attended Robstown’s Annual Welding Show, where reporters had always made an appearance. After being noticed by a photographer from Caller-Times, Rivera found herself in the…

Campus

Tips and tricks to tackle tests this semester

Meagan Falcon

Avoid cramming, but mnemonic devices can help Kira Hays / Associate editor As finals week quickly approaches, students are gearing up for all-nighters and study groups. But the big questions still stands — what or how is the best way to study? Here are some ways to help you get through the dreaded finals week. One main thing is a majority of students, regardless of age, wait until the last minute to study for an exam. We’re all guilty of it. If you’ve found yourself in this situation, here are some tips to help you out. The first is to note…

Campus

New drop policy concerns faculty

Meagan Falcon

Staff-initiated drops now need secondary review Lexy Garcia / Reporter A new rule makes it tougher for teachers to drop a student from a class. Recently introduced as a new practice, any student who is withdrawn from a class by a professor is now placed under review by department chair before further action can be taken. Previously, a faculty member would go straight to the registrar’s office to withdraw a student. Staff-initiated drops will now be submitted and reviewed by the department chair, and a secondary review by the necessary dean, who will forward the drops to the dean of Student…